RAF colours for WW2 aircraft modellers

RAF Aircraft Paint Codes

RAF aircraft paint code guide for WW2 modelling, including Dark Green, Dark Earth, Ocean Grey, Medium Sea Grey, Sky Type S, Night and Interior Grey-Green.

Paint matches are practical modelling equivalents, not laboratory-perfect claims. Read the paint match note.

Core RAF colours

RAF Dark GreenMain upper camouflage green for many RAF wartime schemes.Dark EarthEarly-war brown used on Battle of Britain aircraft.Ocean GreyLater-war day fighter upper grey.Sky Type SEarly-war underside, spinner and fuselage band colour.

RAF aircraft guides

SpitfireBattle of Britain and later RAF camouflage routes.HurricaneDark Green/Dark Earth and Battle of Britain paint logic.LancasterBomber Command camouflage and Night undersides.TyphoonLater-war RAF fighter-bomber colours and invasion stripes.

Quick answers

What RAF colours do I need for a Battle of Britain aircraft?

Common colours are RAF Dark Green, Dark Earth, Sky Type S, Interior Grey-Green, Night/black and aluminium for chipping or details.

Are paint brand matches exact?

They are practical modelling equivalents. Always check the aircraft date, theatre and finish before treating any brand match as exact.